The concepts and values of Restorative Justice, and their application in various forms of encounter such as mediation and dialogue, are particularly suited to addressing the last three needs.

Both the Service Charter for Victims of Crime in South Africa and the accompanying Minimum Standards on Services for Victims of Crime refer explicitly to restorative justice in the forewords by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and inherently reflect key restorative justice values such as the understanding that victims should remain central to the criminal justice system and the right of victims to compensation and restitution.